As warm weather approaches, 80% of Americans plan to tackle spring cleaning tasks, according a survey by The American ...

Thinning the forests can help reduce the risk, of wildfires, but discarding the logs was an issue - until the partnership with the tribes started. Now the foundation provides wood to 8 tribes, ...

Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Briarbend Drive on Friday, February 28, just before 5 ...

"It seems to be happening more and more." Homeowner calls for help after malfunctioning furnace goes up in flames: 'I've ...

Space heaters provide extra warmth in a drafty room or chilly home office. But they can also pose a safety risk no matter where you use them. Portable space heaters were involved in an average of ...

The outside of Jefferson School in Belleville. A portion of the school has had heating issues sporadically in 2025.

Heat pumps run on electricity and furnaces run on fossil fuels, natural gas, propane, or oil. Our experts say there's no clear answer for which type is more energy efficient. Location plays a ...

Heat pumps just keep getting hotter. The über-efficient, emissions-free appliance outsold gas furnaces in 2024 — and by a bigger margin than ever. To be sure, the data comes with a notable caveat.

The fire was “well advanced” in the home’s attic, Firefighters Local 362 said ... in a Jan. 2025 press release that 46% of all home heating equipment fires occur from December to February.

I’ve had my standard drugstore heating pad for probably a decade (maybe longer), and it’s helped me get through everything from period cramps and a stiff neck to post-workout recovery.

She has been published in The Spruce, Southern Living, House Digest, Family Handyman, and more. Heat pumps run on electricity and furnaces run on fossil fuels, natural gas, propane, or oil. Our ...

Central heating is now a luxury firmly reserved for the bitterest of nights; unless you can see your breath indoors, it’s time to whack on another layer and bury yourself under blankets while ...